Admission

Applicants will be evaluated for admission based on the following criteria:

A GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale on master's degree coursework, as evidenced by official transcripts.

A minimum of 40th percentile on all sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); 4.5 on the analytic portion of GRE and, for international students, a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Appropriate academic background and professional and volunteer experience, as evidenced on a curriculum vitae.

Three letters of reference completed within the past 12 months by faculty members, academic advisors, or employers or professional colleagues. At least two letters must be from persons able to assess academic capacity.

Ability to express complex concepts and ideas in writing as evidenced in a 600-word essay.

Demonstrated skill in a professional, research or academic writing sample.

Ability to clearly articulate a defined research agenda upon interview.

The Health Behavior and Health Education (HBHE) concentration integrates the behavioral and natural sciences with public health, through a focus on community health – including community health education and health promotion - to prepare scholars with an interest in improving the health of the nation.

NOTE: To meet program requirements, students must select courses in consultation with a program advisor. Program totals are minimums and some students may be required to complete additional coursework to overcome background deficiencies or to increase skill in an area of identified specialization.